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SkyBlue and Turquoise

Contrasting color combination with 1.29:1 contrast ratio

#87CEEB
#06C2AC

Color Values

SkyBlue
HEX #87CEEB
RGB 135, 206, 235
HSL 197, 71%, 73%
Turquoise
HEX #06C2AC
RGB 6, 194, 172
HSL 173, 94%, 39%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between SkyBlue and Turquoise is 24 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.29:1
SkyBlue background with Turquoise text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

SkyBlue surface

Sample text on a skyblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Turquoise surface

Sample text on a turquoise background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #87CEEB;
  --color-b: #06C2AC;
  --color-a-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
  --color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "SkyBlue and Turquoise",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Turquoise",
      "hex": "#06C2AC",
      "rgb": [
        6,
        194,
        172
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.29
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do skyblue and turquoise go together?

Yes. SkyBlue and Turquoise form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.29:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between skyblue and turquoise?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between SkyBlue (#87CEEB) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 1.29:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use skyblue and turquoise in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for skyblue and turquoise?

SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). Turquoise has the hex code #06C2AC and RGB values rgb(6, 194, 172). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.